 Can you smell the pumpkin pie yet? Thanksgiving is on October 12, and we hope you get a long weekend full of good food and even better company. We’re grateful for you and the trust you’ve shown us.This month’s issue is packed. You’ll find the latest market stats and local news, plus a look at what’s happening around town this October. If you’re looking for a reason to get outside, our main article shares some of the best urban hikes around Calgary, perfect before the snow flies. You’ll also see how fast homes sold this fall compared to spring, meet our featured neighbourhood, and cozy up with fireplace traditions from around the world.Happy Thanksgiving, and have a spooky, fun Halloween!If you have any questions about your home or the market, just hit reply. We’d love to chat. Steve Williamson, REALTOR® Ph: (403) 397-7757 Email: NextBigMoveCalgary@gmail.com Web: www.nextbigmovecalgary.com “Just because you talk to a REALTOR® doesn’t mean you have to move”Change drives real estate. If you, a family member or friend, are experiencing change that affects your living space, give us a call and let’s have a conversation. Our goal is to provide you with trusted real estate data for you to be able to make an informed decision “to stay or not to stay”.  Need a trusted professional? Dr Sean de Lima Thiel – Chiropractor, Kaylee Groenevelt – Insurance, Jacki Harris – Mortgage Broker, Jeff Fitzgerald – Property/Rental Manager, Stephen Williamson – Residential REALTOR, Swantje Macke-Monteiro – Interior Decorator/Design, Reg Hendryanto – Digital Marketing/Web Design, RC MOVERS   Detached home sales improve in September – September sales totaled 1,650 units, similar to August and nearly four per cent lower than in September 2025. While September sales typically pull back compared with August, stronger detached home sales helped prevent the typical seasonal pullback. At the same time, new listings also rose from August, causing the sales-to-new-listings ratio to fall to 49 per cent, leaving inventory levels relatively stable compared with August. Stable sales and inventory levels in September prevented any change in the months of supply compared with August, which remained at just under four months…READ MORE    High demand in some housing segments points to market… – Calgary Herald Home sales increase in three communities near Calgary – Calgary Herald Canada’s resale real estate market on the edge of a recovery – Calgary Herald Pending referendum casts uncertainty over Calgary housing… – Calgary Herald Canada’s housing markets show persistent regional splits – RBC    Halloweekends (until Oct 12) Stroll a spooky town at Calaway Park and dress up as your favourite character for family-friendly fall fun. Rides, treats and costumes make this a weekend tradition worth the trip out west.Thanksgiving Weekend at Heritage Park (Oct 10 – 12) Catch the historical village’s final weekend, with fall colours, a last train ride and themed Thanksgiving dining at The Selkirk and Wainwright Hotel. Pan for gold or visit the Ranch Yard before the village closes for winter.theWALK.ca (Oct 12) Kick off Thanksgiving with a free 5km community walk along the Bow River, followed by a live DJ dance party at Eau Claire Plaza. It’s a feel-good way to give back, with proceeds supporting the Calgary Food Bank.Ghouls’ Night Out (Oct 23 – 25) Heritage Park transforms into a Halloween wonderland with dazzling lights, a twisting maze and classic costumed characters. Grab a treat bag and spend a spooktacular evening strolling the historic village.Calgary Farmyard Fall Days & Harvest Lights (Weekends, until Oct 25) Explore a giant corn maze, pick a pumpkin and enjoy wagon rides and farm animals by day. Come back after dark for Harvest Lights, when the farm glows and the corn maze turns into a flashlight adventure.ZooBOO (Oct 25 – 26) Turn trick-or-treating into a wild adventure at the Calgary Zoo’s annual Halloween weekend. Dress up, explore treat stations and spot incredible wildlife from around the world.Pumpkins After Dark (until Oct 31) Wander through more than 6,000 hand-carved pumpkins and glowing sculptures at WinSport after dark. Bring the whole crew for fall treats and a display that gets more impressive every year.Frights & Delights: Halloween at The Confluence (Oct 30 – 31) More than a Halloween market, this two-day event fills the downtown riverside gathering spot with frightfully good fun for all ages. Come dressed up and join the crowd where the rivers meet.       You don’t have to drive to the mountains to enjoy a great hike. From open prairie and panoramic views to forests, wetlands and river valleys, Calgary offers plenty of ways to get outside without leaving the city. This month, we’re exploring three parks where you can leave the busy streets behind and hit the trails.  Length: Up to 10 km Location: Northwest Calgary Map: Nose Hill Park Covering more than 11 square kilometers, Nose Hill Park takes you across rolling hills, native Rough Fescue grassland and aspen-filled coulees. Head toward the plateau for expansive views of the Rocky Mountains, Bow River Valley and the Calgary skyline. The upper plateau is also a designated multi-use zone, where you’ll find off-leash dog walkers, hikers and mountain bikers. With several parking lots and access points around the park, it’s easy to choose a route that suits the time you have.  Length: 5.5 km Location: Southwest Calgary Map: Weaselhead Flats Where the Elbow River meets Glenmore Reservoir, Weaselhead Flats contains Calgary’s only river delta, with pathways winding through wetlands and forest. Start from the parking lot off 66 Avenue and Lethbridge Crescent and follow the paved pathways into the park. Keep an eye out for birds along the way—Weaselhead is one of the locations used for the City’s birdwatching walks. Come winter, the trails are also popular for cross-country skiing, making the park worth exploring year-round.  Length: Up to 44 km Location: South Calgary Map: Fish Creek Provincial Park Stretching across southern Calgary, Fish Creek Provincial Park offers 44 kilometers of paved pathway, along with granular and single-track trails through forests and grasslands and along Fish Creek. The extensive trail network is shared by walkers, runners and cyclists, with numerous staging areas throughout the park making it easy to choose where to start. Picnic areas and washrooms also make longer outings easy to plan. Whether you’re walking the dog, watching for birds, heading out on a bike or fitting in a few kilometers after work, Calgary’s urban parks make it easy to spend more time on the trails.    Bridlewood sits at Calgary’s southwest edge, established in the late 1990s as one of the city’s newer suburban communities. Bordered by 162 Avenue SW to the north, neighbouring Somerset to the east, and located immediately north of the Spruce Meadows equestrian grounds, it offers a quieter, family-oriented pace close to the city limits.The community’s signature feature is the Bridlewood Wetlands, a natural wetland along its eastern edge that was incorporated into the community’s stormwater management system, with walking trails and habitat for nearly two dozen bird species. Housing is predominantly single-family detached homes, with a smaller share of condos and townhomes. Families have several school options nearby, including Bridlewood School, Monsignor J.J. O’Brien, and Glenmore Christian Academy. For shopping and dining, residents head to nearby Shawnessy Towne Centre. Neighbouring Somerset shares many of the same nearby amenities.        |
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